Our Mentors Are Our Strength
The Cyber Ready Balkans Mentor Network connects students with experienced cybersecurity professionals from across the region. These mentors are Chevening Fellows and industry experts. They are here to share their journey, answer questions, and help you take your first steps into the cyber world.
Why Mentorship Matters
Learning cybersecurity isn’t just about courses, it’s about connections too. Talking to someone who’s already walked the path can help you understand where to start, what to study, and how to grow your skills with purpose.
Our mentors come from diverse backgrounds: ethical hacking, digital forensics, policy, risk management, and more. They know what it’s like to begin with curiosity and turn it into a career.
Through the platform, you can browse mentor profiles, read about their work, and book one-on-one sessions directly with them. Each conversation is an opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, and gain insights from their experience.
Our mentors are here to guide you, whether you’re deciding what to study or just exploring cybersecurity for the first time.
Petar Backovic
Cyber Threat Analyst @Fujitsu
Chevening scholar and Cyber
Threat Analyst specializing in threat intelligence, incident response, and proactive cloud security resilience solutions.
Rajko Sekulovic
Director of Risk @Centralna banka
Chevening Cyber Security Fellow and Montenegrin cybersecurity leader with 20+ years’ experience in risk management, data protection, and cyber resilience.
Isak Mrkaic
Cybersecurity Expert @Vojska Crne Gore
Cybersecurity expert with the Armed Forces of Montenegro, military telecommunications graduate, Chevening Cyber Security Fellow, and cybersecurity leader.
